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Five Things You Need To Know Today: May 14, 2012

A history lesson, some songs and a club for moms!

1. On this day in 1804, one year after the United States doubled its territory with the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition left St. Louis, Missouri, on a mission to explore the Northwest from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

2.  Chorus Group at the Canton Council on Aging today at 10:00 am.

3. "Mom's Club" today from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at the

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4. Film and Discussion Series at today at 7:00pm. Oscar nominated film about inheritance, family and infidelity, starring George Clooney.

5. Today's Weather: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.  Chance of precipitation is 30percent. In the evening a chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Areas of fog after 1am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 53.  Chance of precipitation is 20 percent, according to the National Weather Service.

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